The Baker McKenzie capital markets practice combines a broad and diversified securities regulation, corporate governance and capital markets platform with deep corporate law experience. The team advises US public companies and foreign issuers frequently on cross-border matters, and is active across private placements, IPOs and follow-on equity offerings. The practice is led by New York-based Mark Mandel, who is particularly noted for his work on M&A-related transactions. Cyerra McGowan joined the firm in June 2025 from Latham & Watkins, bringing a wealth of knowledge in public and private offerings. Christopher Lapp departed the firm in May 2025.
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Work highlights
Represented The Republic of Peru in both a Peruvian Soles-Denominated Sovereign Bond Offering and a Registered U.S. Dollar-Denominated Bond Offering, both offerings totaling approximately USD 5.8 billion. Also represented in related exchange offers and cash tender offers for several series of outstanding bonds.
Advised Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC on its $1.8 billion bond offering.
Represented Berkshire Hathaway Inc. in issuances of $2.0 billion of debt securities in registered public offerings.
Practice head
Mark Mandel
Other key lawyers
Cyerra McGowan